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Canada: BC Blueberry Council reveals plans for govt export support funds
Canada' BC Blueberry Council says gaining China and Korea access will be a key use of government funding.
July 25 , 2014
U.S. and Mexico pledge to strengthen produce safety
A new deal between Mexico and the U.S. includes several measures aimed at increasing the safety of produce items traded between the two countries.
July 24 , 2014
U.S. appeals court throws out Chiquita terrorist payment claim case
A case relating to alleged paramilitary payments from Chiquita in Colombia has been dismissed by a federal court in Florida as being outside U.S jurisdiction.
July 24 , 2014
Ex-Woolworths chief promoted to CEO at Walmart U.S.
Retail veteran Greg Foran has been promoted from head of Walmart Asia to CEO of Walmart U.S.
July 24 , 2014
Strong veggie seed performance for Syngenta in H1
They may make up a fraction of Syngenta's business, but vegetable seeds outperformed total sales in the first half.
July 24 , 2014
Israel: pomegranate 'production looks very good' says grower
With harvest just days away, a large Israeli pomegranate producer is optimistic about the campaign ahead.
July 24 , 2014
U.S. organic company says debate should not focus on health benefits
The CEO of Organics Unlimited agrees with criticism of a recent study, saying you can't "compare apples to apples".
July 24 , 2014
Israel: new Arava scorpion peppers pack a punch
An Israeli pepper breeder has a new spicy creation that is undergoing sample trials in Europe and Africa.
July 24 , 2014
Mexico: greenhouse use increasingly popular for bell peppers
The share of Mexican bell peppers grown inside is set to rise by two percentage points this year.
July 24 , 2014
Naturipe opens largest berry processing plant in Southeast U.S.
MBG Marketing continues to expand its blueberry processing and distribution capacity with a new facility in Georgia.
July 23 , 2014
